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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,838.39, 35,655.83 and 14,507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,838.39, 35,655.83 and 14,507.69 is: 20,019.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,838.39 : 35,655.83 = 14,507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,838.39/35,655.83 = 14,507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,838.39x = 35,655.83 × 14,507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,838.39x = 517,283,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,283,732.48/25,838.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,019.97

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